Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Jackie Wayne Housewright
May 4, 2025
Jackie Wayne Housewright (Jack), age 70, of Knoxville went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was a loving Dad and Papaw.
Jack retired from the City of Knoxville where he was a friend to many. Jack loved to work on cars. Most of all he took an active role in the lives of his grandchildren teaching them...
Reba Kennedy Cook
May 3, 2025
Reba Kennedy Cook, age 64 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025 surrounded by her family. She loved crafting, sewing, church, spending time with her family and helping others.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo and Stella Kennedy; daughter, Laura Cook; brothers, Coye Kennedy, Kenneth Kennedy, Charlie Kennedy, and Boyd Kennedy.
Reba...
Teresa Diane Haines
May 3, 2025
Teresa Clevenger Haines, age 76 of Knoxville, passed away May 3, 2025 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. She lived her life with zest and love, and made an impact on everyone she knew.
She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Earl and Dollie E. Clevenger; her husband and love of her life, James "Jim" Haines. Survived by sons: William "Billy"...
Sharon Gentry
May 3, 2025
Sharon P. Gentry, age 78 of Andersonville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Sacred Ground Hospice House. She attended Powell Church and was a graduate of Holston High School, Class of 1965. Sharon worked for Knox County Schools and retired after 34 years of dedicated service.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Louise Lyle Palmer;...
Jeffrey Allen Hepler
May 2, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Hepler passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1972, and graduated from Lawton High School in 1990.
He enlisted in the United States Army immediately after high school and is a US Veteran of Desert Storm (Persian Gulf); Rank SP4. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1994.
He is preceded in death by his...
Sherry Ann Williams
May 2, 2025
Sherry Ann Williams, age 70, of Knoxville passed away on May 2, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband Marvin Williams; mother, Dorothy Naomi Todd; father, Cleo Todd Sr.; brothers, Cleo Todd Jr. and Bailey William Todd; sisters, Connie Moore (Bobby) and Lucielle Mitchell; and son, Chris Etherton.
Survived by children Todd Etherton (Brittany) and Josh Etherton; grandchildren Alexis Williams, Emma Etherton, AJ...
Lou Wallace Blackstock
May 2, 2025
On May 2, 2025, Lou Wallace Brooks Blackstock went home to be with Jesus. Lou was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 17, 1939 to E. Neil and Helen Brooks. She grew up in South Knoxville where she was a graduate of Young High School class of 1957. She attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and was a member of...
Zachary Edward Haywood
May 2, 2025
Zachary Edward Haywood, age 39, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He fought bravely to win the battle with heart disease and now peacefully rests in the arms of our Lord.
Zach was a Brave's man - except during football season when his blood ran Crimson. Alabama Football and the Atlanta Braves will never have another fan like Zach. He...
Sandra Mae Dunn
May 2, 2025
Sandra Fancher Dunn age 72 departed this earthly life on May 2, 2025, and entered her heavenly home, where she was reunited with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sandra was a devoted Christian who worked alongside her husband, Pastor James E. Dunn, for more than 30 years as a gifted children's and youth minister. Several of the children and...
Tommy Joe Walker
May 1, 2025
In loving memory of Tommy “Joe” Walker age 70 born January 3, 1955 in Knoxville, TN. He is the 12th child of Fred and Estelle Walker.He is proceeded in death by both parents, brothers: Clarence, Ronnie, Charles, Andy, Fred Jr, Ernest “Jay”, Frank, James “Floyd”, Walter and his wife Doris. Sisters: Faye and Naomi.He is survived by his last sibling,...
Michelle Leigh
Apr 29, 2025
Michelle Leigh, Age 74 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, surrounded by love, family and friends at home.
She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Clay, her mother, Voy Clay, her sister Heidi Levy and other family members.
She is survived by her partner Myra Preston, her daughters Quinn Leigh, Grace Leigh and husband Adam...
Dale Edward Anderson Sr.
Apr 29, 2025
Dale Edward (Hip) Anderson, age 74 of Jellico (lived in Knoxville) passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Dale retired from Pipe Dr.
He is preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Edna Osborne Anderson; father, James Anderson; step father, Lewis Byrd; brothers, L.C. Byrd, Robert Byrd, Herman Byrd, Bob Anderson, June Anderson, Lonnie Anderson; sisters, Wilma Anderson, Carol Anderson, Sue Anderson,...
Johnny "John" Douglas Griffey
Apr 29, 2025
Johnny “John” Douglas Griffey, age 73, of Knoxville, TN went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after a very courageous, lengthy 2 year hard fought battle with cancer. He was a much beloved father, husband, brother and cherished friend. He will be forever missed by his family.
He was a graduate from Gibbs High School, class of 1971....
Willie Clapp Lester
Apr 28, 2025
Willie Clapp Lester, 99, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 28 at Brookdale Sandy Springs in Maryville, TN. Willie was born to I.V. and Edna Clapp on October 27, 1925 in Knox County. She was the fifth of eight children and graduated from Gibbs High School in 1943. She married her high school sweetheart, James Lester,...
Louella Lay
Apr 28, 2025
Louella Lay, age 87, of Knoxville, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 28,2025. Louella was a faithful member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, alongside her husband since 1961.
She is preceded in death by parents, Roy and Birdie Vaughn, and her beloved siblings.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Fred...
Mary Melissa Abbott
Apr 28, 2025
Mary Melissa Abbott, age 53, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 28 2025.
She was of the Baptist faith and attended a bible study each Sunday at her apartments. Mary was a loving mother, sister, daughter and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by mother, Patsy.
Survivors include, father, Carl Coward; children, Ashley Coward, Lance Abbott (Talina); brother, Kenny Coward; sisters, Carla McGuire...
Sarajean Rowene Carlyle
Apr 27, 2025
Sarajean Carlyle, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Autumn Care Center Assisted Living facility where she was living in Karns, Tennessee. Sara was under the care of Hospice of the University of Tennessee and Autumn Care. She was 88.
Sarajean was born in Brighton Twp, Wellington Ohio...
Mildred Irene Cordy
Apr 27, 2025
Mildred Irene Cordy, age 77 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was of the Baptist faith and was a long-time member of Son Light Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, William Donald Cordy Jr.; parents, Cuba and Florence Pack; children, Patricia Dinwiddie, and Billy Cordy; siblings, Herman, Robert, Ed, Curtis,...
James Clayton Majors
Apr 25, 2025
James Clayton "Chuck" Majors, age 62, was received by Christ on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was a driver for many years for various freight companies.
Preceded in death by mother, Marjorie Davidson and father, Joe Majors.
Survived by wife of 20 years, Sandy Majors; daughter, Jamie Farrer (Chad); step-sons, Adam Blevins (Tonya) and Mark Blevins (Melanie); grandchildren, Dylun, Devun, David Delanna...
David Austin Crabtree
Apr 24, 2025
David Austin Crabtree, a man known for his loving nature, adventurous spirit, and his ability to light up a room with humor, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee, just shy of his 55th birthday. Born on April 27, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio, David's early years were filled with the warmth of a close-knit family and the...
